South Africa: Options to regulate data flows
South Africa is in a privileged position to become the regional hub for provision of data processing services and other innovative digital services.
Alternatives to investor-state dispute settlement
The investor–state dispute settlement system (ISDS) has served as an alternative to domestic legal processes in the post-colonial era, particularly in less developed countries.
Trade, inclusiveness inequality and the WTO: A South African perspective on a complex debate
Economic globalisation is coming under increasing scrutiny in many parts of the world.
The G20’s contribution to sustainable development in Africa
The Group of Twenty (G20), as a forum for international cooperation on global economic governance and finance, has supported African development through the introduction of various initiatives and plans.
The G20’s contribution to sustainable development in Africa
The Group of Twenty (G20), as a forum for international cooperation on global economic governance and finance, has supported African development through the introduction of various initiatives and plans.
Sustainability standards, SMEs and GVCs: Recommendations for the G20
Participation in global value chains (GVCs) by developing countries is limited but holds substantial growth prospects.
Are private sustainability standards obstacles to, or enablers of, SME participation in value chains?
This discussion paper examines the roles of South Africa and Kenya as regional gateways for global value chains (GVCs) coordinated by multinational corporations (MNCs), and the obstacles small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face in entering those value chains, owing to the voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) enacted by MNCs.
Informing the approach of Multilateral Development Banks to use of country systems
Most countries consider infrastructure development as a key enabler of development, as it spurs job creation, trade and investment.
Informing the approach of Multilateral Development Banks to use of country systems
A greater use of countries’ public financial management (PFM) and environmental and social frameworks (ESFs) could offer developing countries a larger stake in their development trajectory.
E-commerce country case studies: South Africa
South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations can benefit significantly from the enhanced exposure, both local and international, that e-commerce affords them.